9/27

SouthPaw · Member

9/27

shon42073 · Senior Member

After fishing some lower parts of the creek saturday�I took a ride just to look around up at the bridge and it was ridiculous ! the typical bait guys hammering the planters shoulder to shoulder. People were hauling out coolers packed with planters. Its funny how the bridge area is packed and the rest of the creek you can get almost total solitude sometimes. I managed to bring a few fat fish to hand on small hares ears, best fishing was from about 10 to 11 a.m. The creek is so over grown right now its hard to get around easpecially if you cross and work the far side, Tons of bright red poison oak out there, I dont even wanna touch my waders ! Going at it again this evening, I'm do for a pig !

WytEurp · Senior Member

I wish a warden would come buy even once or twice a month on a Friday or Saturday and take some enforcement action. It wouldnt take long before the word got out. Does anyone know a Yolo county Sherriffs deputy? If you know one maybe we can talk one of them into swinging buy now and again.

As for the release into the fast water I went to a seminar earlier this year and they told us that they had found it was better to release in fast water as it kept the lactic acid from building up in the fish. Has anyone ells heard this?

JT · Senior Member

The lactic acid builds up during the fight, not during the release.� However, there is more oxygen in the faster water which could help the fish recover more quickly.

windknots · Senior Member

Hi Southpaw, good to meet you on Sunday. The creek is definitely choked with poison oak and planters right now, I bushwacked the far side of the creek and already I'm paying the price and it's only Monday morning, I've scrubbed 3 times with tecnu but my arms are still welting up. It was worth it though, nothing big but I got to the spot that I wanted to and it was full of fish, about half and half planters vs native. Filled out a survey and added some comments to the back.

ANGRYINCHER · Veteran Member

My Saturday was similar to yours. I fished with a buddy who hadn't fished in a few years, and actually was not on the fly. Got onto the water after 3 pm, but noticed on the way up that the crick was loaded with people. Water was real low and clear. Hooked up with a few at access 5 on brown and green Poopahs and flashback PTs. Not bad for an hour-and-a-half of fishing. Still trying to get my buddy on the fly. Maybe next time. JW.

SK60 · Senior Member

Thanks for the reports guys. The recent online surveys show everyone catching fish, many-you guessed it-were plants. But the planting may be over for the year and lets hope the vast majority of the put and takes are taken. Those not may become food for the large fish. Keep the surveys, paper whenever possible, with comments coming.

RE: enforcement-you might take the time to drive down to Lake Solano Park and report any illegal activity you saw. The rangers may be able to help; its worth a try. Also Cal-Tip (1-888-334-2258), Yolo County Sheriff Dispatch (530-666-8282), but you need to be willing to stay as a witness to trigger a quick dispatch. The greatest need for enforcement help will come during the spawn if fish are being snagged while on their redds.

dtoddman · Newbie

Hey everyone!� I thought it was time to get up to the creek tomorrow.� I have not fished the creek in awhile.� Is anyone going to fish the creek on Thursday?� I plan to be there from 10:00 am to about 2:00 pm.� I would stay longer but need to pick up the kids from school.� How are the flows?

Thanks

shon42073 · Senior Member

the flows are changing on a daily basis lately, I was happy to see close to 300 this morning then was disapointed to see them bump back up to nearly 400 today. Best bet is to check the flows before you leave, theres a link on the main page to see the flow chart.